School Overview
William S. Covert School is a public elementary school located in South Hempstead, New York, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. The school benefits from its position within a close-knit community, where it prioritizes strong partnerships between faculty, students, and parents to help every child reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, William S. Covert School offers a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to support the "whole child," including focus areas in the arts, social-emotional learning, and technology integration. The school’s mission is centered on creating a vibrant, student-centered atmosphere where diversity is respected and students are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their community. By maintaining high educational standards and promoting a collaborative school culture, Covert School remains a pillar of the Rockville Centre educational system.
279
Total Students
32.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White168
Hispanic67
Black17
Asian7
Two or More19
American Indian1
  • White
    168 (60.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (24.0 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (6.8 %)
  • Black
    17 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    7 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (516)255-8916
Website: http://www.rvcschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 40
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 50
Ungraded 6

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten40
Grade 147
Grade 245
Grade 345
Grade 446
Grade 550
Ungraded6
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM S COVERT SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12946.2%
Male15053.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)